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pamelasleightholm
- Sep 18, 2022
- 1 min
We are resilient!
The City of Mississauga invited residents to submit images representing climate change and climate action in the city. Here's what...
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Diana Westland
- Sep 15, 2022
- 4 min
Spotlight on Keystone Native Plant Species: The Goldenrod
Story and photos by Diana Westland, Mississauga Master Gardeners Goldenrod is a keystone plant. Keystone plants are native plants...
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Heather Raithby Doyle
- Sep 14, 2022
- 4 min
Fragrance in the Garden
There’s no doubt our gardens can be a visual feast. But many native and other plants are aromatic as well, charming our sense of smell.
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Heather Raithby Doyle
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
Meet a Member: Rob Chiasson
Rob began googling “pollinator plants.” Along the way he discovered Blooming Boulevards. Now he's a steward of a thriving native garden.
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pamelasleightholm
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
Habitat for overwintering insects
By Pamela Sleightholm Every autumn we’re encouraged to “leave the leaves” or to leave the garden a little messy for overwintering...
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Rob Chiasson
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
Beautiful blues: an ultra-rare butterfly and its not-so-common look-alike
by Rob Chiasson Touring the garden with camera in hand late afternoon August 24th, hoping to snap a couple of shots of bees or...
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pamelasleightholm
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
"But it's not invasive in my garden!"
By Pamela Sleightholm Invasive plants can come from the horticultural trade Take a trip to a conventional nursery and you’re bound to...
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Heather Raithby Doyle
- Sep 10, 2022
- 4 min
Plant ID apps may be good but they are no match for an experienced gardener….yet
by Heather Raithby Doyle Walking along a trail, or in our neighbourhood we may see a plant and wonder: “What is that?” Since many of us...
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